[. . . ] Time (Continuous Operation) details how long an appliance may be used without the motor overheating and being damaged. Time has been reached, the appliance must be switched off until the motor has cooled itself down to room temperature (approx. Q Function "Knife with smooth edge" w Function "Knife with serrated edge" e Function "Scissor sharpening" r Grinder openings for slot-screwdrivers t Grindstone y Function and protective cap u Abrade collector i Switch Protect the appliance against moisture. [. . . ] Check that all items listed are available and that they show no signs of visible damage. ⷠRemove all parts from the packaging and all packaging remnants from the items. Before the first usage thoroughly clean all component parts as described in the section "Cleaning and care". To select the required sharpening function q w e, turn the function cap y until the cap perceptibly engages. ⷠIn the position w "Knife with serrated edge" the relevant symbol points to the grinder opening ­ however, the cap engages at that point. ⷠAlways draw the knife or scissors back, from the blade stop, in an even movement, not in a repetitive back and forth movement ­ otherwise the result will be an uneven sharpening. ⷠDo not apply any great pressure and always sharpen only clean blades, so as to avoid a premature wearing-out of the grindstone. ⷠAfter sharpening, remove any possible grinding remnants that may be on the blade with a moist cloth. If you have selected the setting "Knife with smooth edge" q: · Always sharpen knives with a smooth edge on both sides ­ for this, left and right side sharpening guides q are available. ⷠIn the left guide hold the knife inclined to the left, and in the right guide inclined to the right, whilst drawing the blade through. If you have selected the setting "Knife with serrated edge" w: · Sharpen these only on the side with the serration ­ the draw through direction for the knife is dependant on which side of the blade this is on. For this, open the scissors out and draw both blades, one after the other, through the guide (see fold-out page). should you wish to grind a slot-screwdriver r flat: · This is possible in every position of the function cap y. Appropriate to its width, insert the screwdriver through one of the two grinding openings r on the front of the function cap (see fold-out side). Certain edges can possibly be more easily sharpened directly on the grindstone t, without the function cap: For these cases, the function cap is removable: · Turn the function cap y until the arrow is at the top. You can now push the cap on and secure it by turning it to the left or right. [. . . ] This appliance has been manufactured with care and meticulously examined before delivery. In the case of a warranty claim, please make contact by telephone with our service department. The warranty covers only claims for material and maufacturing defects, not for worn parts or for damage to fragile components, e. [. . . ]